Raju Gari Gadhi 2 (2017): Raju Gari Gadhi is one of the worst films I had ever seen because of its silly comedy and story which is taken from lot of Hollywood films.When they have announced Part-2 with Nagarjuna and Samantha,I was totally surprised "Why the heck are they getting into this mess?". But Nagarjuna's confidence on movie (Remake of Pretham) raised a bit of expectations on the film.So how is it? Plot: Three friends (Vennela Kishore, Ashwini Babu, Praveen) run a resort. They soon feel the presence of paranormal activities and seek the services of a mentalist Rudra (Nagarjuna).Rudra informs them that their resort is haunted by a ghost that is waiting for vengeance and is looking for answers to her death. The ghost is of Amrutha, a law student. Who killed her and why is her spirit hovering around this resort? My Review: The movie opens with the spooky shots shown in trailer which gave a clear hint that the only part I have waited for is completed and rest of the movie is going to be a hell ride.
Entire first half is irritating to the core as the so called comedy which the actors are trying to do is so silly and outdated.Even Vennla Kishore who is famous for his comedy timing couldn't save the first half.Praveen failed a lot in terms of comedy.Except for Seerat's occasional exposing,first half is ridiculous.Scary scenes are so silly that they evoked more laughter than the comedy scenes.Rudra's entry before interval raises hopes but within no time,we get confused whether Rudra is mentalist or psychic.
Even second half is boring till last 20 mins.Thankfully, the momentum is regained towards the penultimate sequences when Nagarjuna starts questioning the suspects of Amrutha's (Samantha) killers.The method that Nagarjuna employs for the questioning is interesting and also the conversation between Nagarjuna and Samantha's spirit are okay.
Nagarjuna in the role of Rudra, the mentalist is well suited. It is a simple role for the experienced actor but his presence makes all the difference.Samantha gets a meaty role that appears in the second half of the story. Samantha has come up with good performance in a key emotional climax sequence.
Cinematography is decent and Thaman's BGM is loud.Rudra's theme is a clear rip-off from Kaththi theme.
So,Raju Gari Gadhi 2 is bearable only because of its last 20mins.Rest of the movie is trash.
My rating 4.75/10
